Smith and Sniff

While Jonny's on holiday Richard presents a Smith and Sniff clip show featuring bits of old episodes requested by listeners. Includes a clown in a Rascal, a trip to an autojumble, a very thin jacket, a jig for repairing cheap sunglasses, adult materials on Vauxhall premises, useless childrens' TV characters and a song about Jackie Stewart.For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard answers listeners’ questions about Top Gear from back in the day. Topics covered include finding Hammond and May, the logistics of filming road trips, opening a pub, what became of Top Gear Dog, the temperature of the grotty studio office, ideas from other shows, the disappearing Mini from the Restoration Ripoff feature, writing for Top Gear USA, re-making old segments, the terrible pilot shows, Top Ground Gear Force, the photo Jeremy found on the internet, and ideas that never got made. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny has an idea for a new stadium show. Also in this episode, inflation is at a familiar level, pigeons saying a catchphrase, a listener has an alarming moment in an Audi Allroad, only going to the Isle of Man twice, a motorcycle with a visibly tiny engine, unbranded biking safety gear, a celebrity scooter sighting, having a strange dining experience in Shropshire, the lost art of the lorry driver thank you, and sad news about the Ford Probe concept. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s question answering session Jonny and Richard tackle Cayman v 911, the moneyed Celica lady, best looking wheel trims, Grand Theft Auto car names, unusual food delivery vehicles and how to make a modern Aston Cygnet. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny has an idea for making motorsport more interesting. Also in this episode, Mediterranean-style scooter dismounts, shorts the colour of an ‘80s Vauxhall, Cornish car spotting, a camping chair disaster, a listener’s amazing tale of a Celica-driving teacher, another listener’s narrow lane encounter with TV royalty, Bristol Airport tricky landing info, autocorrect car names, Recaro in trouble, and ‘60s man goes canoeing. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jonny and Richard answer questions about a car for a Euro road trip, eye-opening 5th Gear crash tests, pit stops in slow moving traffic, a specific switch blank puzzle and a replacement for a broken BMW i3, plus Jonny gets a massive attack of cramp. End music: Stellantis by Polonez Skyline feat. ArnaFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a Smith and Sniff summer clip show in which we put together the first mentions of various things that have become running gags on the show. Featuring on that side of things, Sade, no name full suspension mountain bike guy, basically in Nottingham, Alldays and Onions, Prelude guy and steam rally wrong ‘uns. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions relating to continental driving errors, the Acrimonious Rally, 1980s PE teacher cars, how the Malbec mechanic drinks wine and switch blanks. Plus, a listener sets the record straight on Chinese car names. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recovering from FOTU, Jonny and Richard discuss the wonders of the Fiat Multipla, rod fisherman Jeremy Wade, the Iron Maiden wine generously given by a listener, more on the best looking coupe. how Jonny got a clock from a bank, young people being interested in cars, a flight attendant simulator game, average dad cooking, Boy George’s bold claims in The Crying Game, and terrible Sierra engines. Huge thanks to Dynamic Classics and Nielsen Chemicals for getting the Eagle limo looking brilliant in double quick time so it could make an appearance at Festival of the Unexceptional. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In answering questions this week, Jonny and Richard discuss the registered colour of a Polo Harlequin, having Jason Plato as a guest, an update on Sade, finding a listener a replacement for his 2000 Jaguar XJ8, a Brera to Panda swap, and do Smith and Sniff ever listen to modern music (spoiler alert; yes). For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In front of an audience at the amazing Festival of the Unexceptional, Jonny and Richard discuss the opening titles to Bond movies, “Princess Diana” S-Classes, a Celica lady sighting, Richard’s childhood fondness for designing pretend saloon car model ranges, mate’s dads with nicer cars, Mini Cabrio owners not putting the roof all the way back, pulling a wheelie on a Grifter, Geoff Capes and the World’s Strongest Man, moving cars by hand, daytime soaps, base model etiquette, fear of a bird puncturing your temple, cars ruined by wild animals, Joan Collins in a Metro ad, and amazing news about Jonny buying a rare car. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things, Jonny and Richard answer questions about re-arranged badges, inadvisable driving with your parents, Jonny’s Element gearbox, and a quandary about a Chrysler 300C. patreon.com/smithandsniff for early ad-free podcasts and extra content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jonny and Richard talk about off-road mower riding, that time an Oregon town blew up a whale, listeners’ driving instructor stories and the different ways to say garage, plus The Sixties Man has a problem with his shoe. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s On The Other Side Of Things Jonny and Richard answer questions about the best-looking saloon-based coupe, working on Top Gear Australia and lies about 5th Gear, the most ridiculous thing you’ve seen done with a car, and how you would cast a new car show. Plus, a chocolate fountain disaster. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard are sitting outside somewhere in Sussex looking back at an excellent few days at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. They also discuss things dogs can do, bootcut horses, light aircraft and microlights, how fairgrounds are put together, chino garage, getting Koenigsegg to make you a Sunday roast, going to Gordon Murray’s house, hearing an unusually dynamic song in a small Tesco, adding S to things that don’t need it, the Mustang GTD and, of course, the new Honda Prelude. Believe. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jonny and Richard answer questions about universal floor mats, cars washes, the AC game, upcoming merchandise and the Goodwood Revival of 2050. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jonny and Richard wonder how many times a day you can say ‘back in the day’ and discuss Tiff’s thin racing bag, memories of your driving instructor, interesting news about Sade, the disappearance of the Celica lady, a REME tale from the ‘80s, pub beer garden slides, binging Kias, Volvo estates, the Mini Cooper C, and the new Beverly Hills Cop film. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard answer questions about restomods you’d like to see, the first single you bought, who’s better at fixing stuff, cars you’d recommend but wouldn’t buy yourself, selling a bubble car to Michael Barrymore and cars getting you through dark times. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard are in Richard’s shed talking about unwanted pianos, problems with hornets, getting surprised by a cockchafer, Honda Cub news, Porsche headlight thefts, prom cars, tickover drifting, amazing things in South Wales, a roundabout confession, and the connection between Boxster wheels and Slade. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In answering listeners’ questions this week, Jonny and Richard cover car-related injuries, getting away with things while making Top Gear, how to re-launch Saab, the hidden dangers of barn finds, and the most memorable moments in the car with your parents. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard invent a D1 series for veteran cars. Unitards optional. Also in this episode, a strange 1990s car insurance advert, not knowing how to watch football, sporting recollections from the Sixties, sweaty back rucksack, not knowing the price of ad blue, Le Mans hecklers identified, the grassy tickle, listeners sharing memories of teachers’ cars, the Porsche Boxster GTS 4.0, and a brief look at the Bugatti Tourbillon. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a second show of questions from a live audience in London Jonny and Richard cover cars you regret not buying, small faults that ruin cars, creating a beast based on the best bits of lots of models, hydrolocking, what car Jonny should persuade Richard to buy, things that shouldn’t be converted to EV and there’s a guest appearance from the man who once drove a BMW for 10 miles entirely in reverse. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard have spent the weekend at the Le Mans 24 Hours. In a podcast recorded just after the race ended topics covered include a failed interview with Jenson Button, Cadillac racing for tax reasons, the French art of conserving momentum, hanging out with the Franchitti brothers, mardi gras on the gridwalk, and a strange encounter in a Le Mans loo. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard answer questions from the audience at one of their London live recordings. Topics covered include the funniest things to happen while filming 5th Gear and Top Gear, what’s happened to Richard’s Range Rover, the meaning of itchy chin, a stopgap car for an Alvis owner from leafy Primrose Hill, London Concours body swaps, the King’s secret car collection, and cars that hurt you. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard are back for a live recording at the Honourable Artillery Company in leafy London during the final day of the London Concours. Topics covered including bringing a first date to a Smith and Sniff show, retro phone box cards, the childhood threat of The Moonies, home paintwork repairs, not promoting the Garfield movie, Mustang cars and coffee exit simulator, Brian Harvey’s farm, a Zoom call with Simon Cowell, embarrassing car waving moments, true tales from the Sixties, a bizarre survey, using a foot spa on a train, and an amazing fact about James May.  patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s listeners’ questions, county motorsport, driving skills learnt from faulty cars, the most car nerdy thing you’ve ever done, teachers with cool cars, the Eagle Quest as a wedding car, and how to polish the trim on an old Mercedes. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard’s time with a troublesome Fiat has come to an end. Also in this episode, Jonny behaves like a buzznuzzman on the Eurostar, Lego lost at sea, novelty phones washing up in Brittany, Garfield v Snoopy, unexpected custody of the European Car of the Year trophy, time in the latest Traaaaansit, the modern Ford that sounds like a Granada 2.8i, hotel staffing explained, love for the Mustang Mach E, new George Clarke spin-off shows, three-row Kiwi car joy, how German car companies screwed up EVs, the decline in TV car ads, and the new Porsche 911 hybrid. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s On The Other Side Of Things, the Smith and Sniff spin-off in which Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions. This week, thoughts on the MG ZS, the truth about Jonny’s barnfind Astra GTE, favourite Top Gear and 5th Gear segments, cars you once hated but now like, the ideal old money car to find on the streets of London, and the brief return of ‘60s Man. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard discuss a pair of recently announced cars. Also in this episode, suspiciously cheap American motels, extremely cheap fly-drive deals, getting a cricket trapped in your car, TVs on coaches, a recent British motel experience, good names for Lamborghinis, car dealer practises around sought-after cars, the perils of trying to buy a rare Rolex, the Maserati trident and the flag of Barbados, a hand-whittled cobrahead, an inexplicable flute sticker and the truth about guards’ vans. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard answer listener questions. This week, a 10th wedding anniversary present, what’s special about the Audi A2, favourite YouTube channels, infuriating driving habits, love for the Suzuki Hustler, car magazine collections, remembering old registration numbers, and what would you do if you owned an actual eagle? patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny reveals a surprising influence on The Late Brake Show. Also in this episode, driving in the ‘60s, how quickly cars used to go rusty, old people not looking like old people any more, an encounter with a driverless Audi, what the Fiat 500’s tailpipe looks like, a visit to book corner, wide load escort vehicles, a plan to make F1 more like Strictly Come Dancing, getting tailgated by a private ambulance, tiny brake lights, getting locked out of a borrowed Mustang in just some swimming trunks while in a fancy part of Los Angeles, and news of the next Smith and Sniff live show. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of their new Friday spin-off shows, Jonny and Richard answer listeners’ questions. Topics covered include the best city for car spotting, what Gene Hunt would drive in the ‘90s or ‘00s, best car launch gift, one engine layout for life, a car to stash for a future barn find, first supercar experiences, cars that ought to be sold in the UK, collabs with other podcasts, plans for the Eagle Quest limo, being given a car buying budget by DJ Khalid, and does Jonny’s dad still over-gift the binmen? patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard has been polishing his Panda. Also in this episode, the Malbec mechanic dyes some seats, Jonny likes singing while strimming, the sluggishness of the Audi Allroad, air suspension problems, the hunt for a Honda Element gearbox, under-the-counter creosote, the Smith and Sniff fragrance collection, a surprise discovery about the A1 grot shop, M.I.A. driving an E30 cabrio, KC Daylighters, a binbag of Eurocrisps, the pile cream of airlines, and taking a curry on a plane. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard have collected the Eagle and are sitting in it as they speak. Also in this episode, washing horses, the campaign to get rid of beards, doing work experience with the Red Arrows, monocoque animals, interesting cars in Jonny’s neighbourhood, bleak Fenland houses, the demise of the guard’s van, a railway waiting room horror story, Brazilian trucks explained, ergonomic Danish cutlery, too many sunglasses being worn indoors in Top Gear, and the extremely varied stock of the second hand car dealer that sold this podcast its new limousine. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard has met his musical heroes and learnt some surprising things. Also in this episode, Jonny’s JDM nail care kit, Kate Beckinsale’s barn finds, the world’s most ridiculous man, a listener almost gets in a fight because of this podcast, a sports bus, a word for camper van you never hear anymore, troubling news about SAABs for cricketers, Alfa makes a terrible mess of things, why the Tonale is like a mk4 Polo, and we have news about a second weekly Smith and Sniff show. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard have finally bought an official podcast car. Also in this episode, parts gloating, a few nights in a California, wanting an ‘80s motorhome, annoying chainsawing, more praise for the Alpine A110, not wanting to look seedy just because you have a camper van, CVT gearboxes sounded like out-of-tune men in churches, unlikely overtaking, the disappearance of the fallen over caravan, strange Brazilian trucks, Instagram ads for trousers, and Omega, Omega or Omega? patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a late night and quite boozy recording, Jonny and Richard are in a hotel room near Goodwood and joined by Greg James out of the Radio 1 breakfast show. Topics covered including driving to the Members’ Meeting in Alpine A110s, what Jonny has in common with James May, the importance of sleeping clean, a crazy wake-up routine involving Crockett’s Theme, Taylor Swift in an Audi A2, a Renault handbook wallet clutch bag, live press-ups. a Swiss-registered paddock scooter, a strange advert for bum tricks, Dynamo walking away from things, unexpected enthusiasm for the Toyota Carina E, ‘90s cricketers in sponsored cars, getting stuck with an MG ZT V8, Ian Botham-spec SAABs, cars of Pablo Picasso, Sue Barker in a Honda Legend, and the Dad’s Promotion Four-Speed Auto Executive Car Cup. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard invent a new sub-genre of music. Also in this episode, Beyonce and a self-parking Lexus, topics only covered in country songs, annoying bings and beeps, more about touch screens from listeners who know their stuff, French car shows, acceptable accordions, being the Cathy Dennis of The Grand Tour, Citroen ZX trim levels, more on the Eagle Quest, Donald Trump’s Diablo, putting your name on the kick plates, the trials success of the Suzuki X90, and why the Licence To Drive poster from last week caused a listener’s dad to lose his temper in France.patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard canter through some excellent messages from listeners. Also in this episode, comedy tyre names, collapsed Discovery spotting with Chris Harris, more fixation about an Eagle Quest limousine, a review of ChatGPT in a DS 4, the real world economy of the Range Rover PHEV, Jonny goes trialling in a Kia Picanto, doing the Three Peaks Challenge in jeans, onion farmer weirdness, a puzzle about an ‘80s movie poster, a brief review of the new Roadhouse, and a yoghurt incident at a cricket match. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard come up with a new idea for a late night YouTube channel. Also in this episode, Jonny is annoyed to find his Porsche 944 shooting break is just a dream, a Boxster estate from the Netherlands, reviews of the VW ID. Buzz and Peugeot 408, two years with a Volkswagen e-Up, an American listener has an unusual question about Rovers, the Rivian R3X and what it might look like, browsing eagles for sale, discovering you have a dangerous dog, spotting a discarded belt, and Richard’s Range Rover is for sale at last. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A sighting of a funny company name on a lorry sends Jonny and Richard down a food industry rabbit hole. Also in this episode, stage 3 Lemsip, a dull story about a broken train, short journeys kill diesels, submersible drones and magnet trailers, RIP Marcello Gandini, the pointlessness of tank turning cars, Jonny’s running challenge, garaging worthless cars, an announcement about the Festival of the Unexceptional, spotting a manky Renault 12 in the wild, an algal Ford C-Max, Woollarding in Japan, a pub Uber update, why windfarms should use restomod windmills, and some new end music. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second Glasgow live recording Jonny and Richard answer questions from members of the audience. Topics covered include where to Woollard in Japan, how to pronounce auction, what sort of classic car DJ Khalid would be, dream road trips, cars you will never own, the perfect car for the North Coast 500, sleeping in boots, getting trapped in cars, Chevy Blazer v Ford Explorer, the Hyundai i20Enya, business advice, favoured road snacks, a young person with a Rover 75, the most interesting car in your neighbourhood, ideal car/band crossover, and the best hot hatch of the 2000s.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For their 200th episode, Jonny and Richard record in front of an audience in a theatre, basically in Glasgow. Topics covered include a drum ’n’ bass version of the Taggart theme tune, the trouble with the Tesla yoke, Billy Connolly shirts, people who grip the wheel too hard, dot matrix nonsense, listeners’ coach driver memories, actual information about what Michael McDonald drives, an unusual tractor arrangement, Graeme Hall’s late night animal shows, what Jonny did on his birthday, the classic status of the mk1 Freelander, talking to the late Mike Smith about motorways, an early drone disaster, whether a Rover SD1 is a good wedding car, a brief update on Richard’s disastrous Panda, and what Sean Connery had for dinner every night. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard remembers a great Muppet Show line from Sam the Eagle and Jonny has been on a business success podcast. Also in this episode, what sort of dog the BMW X6 resembles, a weird car wash, mismatched wheels, cars with hubcaps, the joys of Brent Cross, Boxster coil pack issues and Panda 100HP woes, ordering an odd number of tyres, unreasonable fears about scaffolding, cars named after letters of the NATO alphabet, falling asleep on trains, VW special editions named after bands and the ultimate coach driver. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny and Richard dredge up some childhood transport memories. Also in this episode, how sportspeople speak in interviews, old and new Renaults, a small Dacia trouser disaster, farewell to Steve Wright, taking the long way round to look at an interesting car, snow day skyving, and slightly too much information about islands. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny is still giggling about a strange B-52s reference. Also in this episode, old Skodas, car sellers who have unnecessary opinions about paint colour, the imminent return of the Vauxhall Frontera, a manual gearbox with an amusing name, the BMWs you wouldn’t miss, a listener’s experiences of the Eagle Quest limousine, Richard’s attempts to fence a knackered Picasso, the movie career and surprising fan base of the Ford Flex and incredible tales from the Franchitti brothers. Plus, we’ve had a lot of messages about The Corrs going on tour with Natalie Imbruglia. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny’s kids have been playing Street Fighter 2. Also in this episode, a listener sends in sensational info about the cars of the Corrs, intrigue about the new Lexus LM, an alternative meaning for Alphard, showing love for the MX-5, mishearing Bob Marley, nocturnal Beetling, Enya’s Maybach, how they made mk1 Twingos, the state of facilities on the Eurotunnel, the quaint way people still say ‘wing mirrors’, fooling ChatGPT over Hondas, a review of the Jeep Avenger and amazing news about a very Smith and Sniff street in South Wales. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After last week’s podcast, we’ve been inundated with suggestions for interesting cars to splice with a Tesla Model 3 floorpan. This week we read out some of the suggestions while also discussing retro vans made by an Austrian pop star, the strange theft of a Ford Flex, Jonny’s thoughts on the Polestar 4, Richard’s brief review of the Volkswagen ID.7, the fate of the Honda e, things that look like the latest Golf, and the uselessness of metal roof cabrios. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny has learnt of a bizarre misheard lyric. Also in this episode, long distance Tesla travel and floorpan bop, what retro car to drop onto a crashed EV chassis, a strange French shopping centre and the poo bouncer, having a dismal time in a low quality hotel, a suggestion for the Eurotunnel, throwing apple cores from cars, letting your kids eat in the car, Richard’s wife and the Starbuck’s filter coffee conspiracy, the Dutch police and their 911 Targas, dogs in nappies, lust for Porsche 912s, men at cars and coffee events looking like Build-a-Bears, and belated happy birthday to Sade. patreon.com/smithandsniff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny has been receiving some very strange emails. Also in this episode, an update on a household of Fiat Idea enthusiasts, cars seen from trains, pin-dropping interesting things, a Honda PAS nightmare, having a healthy obsession with tyre pressures, a selection box of batteries, getting mixed reviews for a new hat, Richard’s recent trip to the Bicester Scramble, the most impressive school run car, swans on cars, an embarrassing best man incident, 5th Gear stunts and Top Gear challenge cars, unusual police sightings, and a listener’s No Name Full Suspension Mountain Bike Guy experiences. patreon.com/smithandsniff   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.